All I know is that after watching Tim McVeigh's ascent to superstardom status (killer division) over the years, I didn't feel any emotion at all when he was finally executed. Certainly not any better about what happened in Oklahoma. Would I have felt better if all the thousands of his ilk who maintain and support the hundreds of Hate websites had been eliminated in the same way? Yes, I would have rejoiced, so I'm no pacifist.

But those potential terrorists advertise their intentions proudly and defiantly every day. Afghani and Palestine peasants, captives to their religion, just don't bring the same emotions out in me. The posturing of the leaders, yes, but not the people trying to survive. So put Bin Laden on trial or kill him. It'll make a lot of people feel better, but it will surely elevate his status to that of a near god.

marty